2014 MOM & HEF

Post-Event Update: More than 1200 patients were served during the 2-day event. 1800 volunteers were on hand to provide $1.5M in dental services!

What is the Mid-Maryland Mission of Mercy (MOM) &Health Equity Festival?

The 2014 Mid-MD MOM & Health Equity Festival was held September 5-6 at UMD’s Xfinity Center.

The event was a collaborative effort by the dental and health care community, Catholic Charities of Washington and the University of Maryland Center for Health Equity to provide free emergency dental care to the poor and underserved.

In addition to providing a number of free dental services to adult patients in need, the group sought to enhance the overall health of this population by creating a c